Quantic’s Weekly Roundup – November 2020 (3)

Quantic’s Weekly Roundup is a satisfying mix of the latest breaking news, business, STEM and social science stories. Here are your headlines for this week: 

We’re big fans of fellow disruptors: From nanobots to brain-computer interfaces, Forbes lists its top five emerging disruptive technologies that entrepreneurs need to know. They have the potential to create innovative breakthroughs and completely change the aerospace, health and manufacturing sectors. 

Move over Dr. Dolittle: A new app has been developed that can translate your cat’s meow. MeowTalk records the sound of your feline friend and then attempts to identify the meaning. The purr-fect concept was developed by a former Amazon Alexa engineer. Although every cat’s meow is unique, it can translate the sound into phrases like “Feed Me!” The app is mostly used for fun now, but could lead to developments of “smart-collars” for in-depth pet vocal translations. 

Gen Z passes the vibe check: New reports show that Zillennials will reshape the economy and how we invest… forever. The first generation born into an online world is now entering the workforce and compelling other generations to adapt. Gen Z plans to do things differently than past generations, especially with their time and money. Sectors that will benefit include e-commerce, luxury, and media, while areas like alcohol, meat, cars and travel may suffer.

Old McDonald had a drone: Studies show that drones are helping UK farmers become more sustainable and increase their yield. They are offering a wide range of agriculture benefits like irrigation management, high-resolution crop maps, and quality control. European startups are now creating drones that can collect data to create valuable insights into the effectiveness of overall farming methods and techniques.